I don't know where to hear them in NYC, but do applaud your including the big ESP's on your shortlist. The Concert Grand is a superb loudspeaker in my opinion. Nope, I don't sell 'em.
If you're genuinely looking in that price range, and if you don't find a dealer in NYC, in my opinion it would be worthwhile to invest a few bucks in airfare and make the pilgrimmage to wherever you have to go to hear them.
Duke
